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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Joseph Younkin #8249 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strategic Advances Joseph Younkin delivered a steady performance in the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon with a total time of 1:21:01, maintaining an impressive average pace of 6:11 min/mile. Notably, he demonstrated a balanced strategy, starting with a 6:04 mile split and holding a consistent pace throughout. Critical improvements in position are observed at mile 5, where he climbed from 66th to 48th overall, showing effective pacing strategy halfway through the race. Joseph finished strong, advancing to 44th place overall and securing the 11th spot in his M25-29 division by the 13th mile. There was a small deceleration between miles 10 and 11 with a split time of 6:24, but this was counterbalanced by his strong finish. Continued focus on maintaining pace through later miles could further enhance performance in upcoming races. Overall, his performance showcases a promising endurance capacity and ability to capitalize on positional opportunities.